ECED 210 Child Development

Provides an introduction to childhood development theories and philosophies. Designed to give the student a survey of the factors that impact the development of a child from birth through age eight. Explores the interlocking components of biology, social structure, environment, and individual personality. Prerequisite: ECED 101. (TE)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Differentiate between the tenets of at least four of the major theories of child development.
2. Apply at least two theories of child development in the direct observation of a child.
3. Critique the applicability of a theory to the individual child.
4. Identify at least three integrated contexts for child development.
5. Recognize personal latent knowledge and beliefs of child development.
6. Justify the integration of formal theories with their personal beliefs of child development.